FACULTY-LED SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
Our faculty-led short-term study abroad programs at FHSU offer students a very impactful experience while traveling with fellow Tiger students and faculty. Typically offered during intercession, spring break, or summer, these programs offer meaningful cultural experiences and academic coursework at a variety of international destinations.
Requirements for participation:
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing.
- A student’s application must be approved by the faculty leader of the program.
Deadline for Application
Varies by program. Check the program brochure in Tiger Travel.
Application Process:
- Watch Tiger Travel 101 video.
- Create an Account on Tiger Travel.
- Find the Programs menu on Tiger Travel to see all FHSU faculty-led programs.
- Type in Fort Hays State in the programs search bar.
- Choose the faculty-led program for which you want to apply.
- Click Apply Now.
- Complete and submit the Tiger Travel application.
- Wait for the FHSU faculty leader to approve your application.
- Receive onboarding and orientation information from your faculty leader.
- Check your Tiger Travel personal dashboard for required pre-departure forms and documents.
Upcoming Faculty-Led Programs
| SESSION | DATES | PROGRAM NAME | FACULTY LEADER/EMAIL | Associated Course |
| Fall Break 2025 | ||||
| Intersession 2026 | 7/8/2026 to 1/20/2026 | Chile & Argentina: Applied Business | Karen Thal kithal@fhsu.edu Stacey Smith slsmith21@fhsu.edu | THM 601: Foundations of Wine |
| Spring Break 2026 | 3/11/2026 to 3/22/2026 | Germany & France: History | Hollie Marquess hamarquess@fhsu.edu Amber Nickell annickell2@fhsu.edu | HIST 687: Study Tour in History - World War II Resistance Movements in Europe |
| Summer 2026 | 6/6/2026 to 6/16/2025 | Costa Rica: Teacher Education | Chris Jochum cjjochum@fhsu.edu Betsy Crawford blcrawford4@fhsu.edu | No associated course |
| Summer 2026 | ||||
| Fall Break 2026 | ||||
| Intersession 2027 | ||||
| Spring Break 2027 | 3/11/2027 to 3/20/2027 | Netherlands, Belgium, France: Art & Design | Erica Bittel esbittel@fhsu.edu Karrie Simpson-Voth klsimpsonvoth@fhsu.edu | ART 480: Undergraduate Readings in Art History |